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  • Good transport equals good economics

    Discusses the ways that government is encouraging innovation and improving the UK transport infrastructure.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Over 180 bids to improve or reinstate weekly rubbish collections

    A groundswell of councils want to take up the Government’s £250 million offer to support better, more frequent, more environmentally friendly…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rob Sykes appointed Doncaster Lead Commissioner

    The Government has appointed Rob Sykes as lead intervention commissioner at Doncaster Council. Following the direction of intervention issued…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Mayors Cabinet to provide cities with a voice in government

    A new Mayors Cabinet that will ensure elected city mayors have a voice at the heart of Government was announced today by Prime Minister David…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympic penalty charges

    Parking and traffic measure penalties to remain at normal levels during Olympics.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bus policy, regulation and funding

    'Green light for better buses' proposals released.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Major package of reforms to increase passenger numbers

    Series of changes commuters to improve buses and give greater value for money.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £101 million bus boost for passengers

    More low carbon buses and better partnerships to increase growth and cut emissions.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government gives residents a real-terms Council Tax cut

    Residents and hard pressed families will get more help with their cost of living from the real terms council tax cut delivered by our freeze…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Council Tax freeze grants 2012 to 2013

    Letter from the Department for Communities and Local Government about Council Tax freeze grants for 2012 to 2013.

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  • Communications: purpose and practice

    Explains how technology is reshaping the way we work and the way we travel for the better.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £250 million savings for local public bodies expected from Audit Commission outsourcing

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has welcomed today’s announcement by the Audit Commission that hard-pressed councils and other local …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Backdated port tax burden finally lifted

    Port-based businesses facing unfair and unexpected backdated business rates bills can breathe a sigh of relief, Local Government Minister Bob…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The majority looking to freeze or reduce Council Tax

    Residents and hard pressed families will be relieved that the majority of councils are intending to make their cost of living a little easier…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New transport interchange for Rochdale is given go ahead

    11 million construction of Rochdale's new interchange to begin.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Eric Pickles gives councils back the freedom to pray

    Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles today (18 February 2012) gave local councils a major new power that will allow town halls to continue…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tax arrangements of public sector appointments: secretary of state letter

    Letter from the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government about tax arrangements of public sector appointments

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Construction of Midland Metro extension to begin

    Construction can now begin on an extension to Midland Metro from Snow Hill Station through the city centre to New Street Station.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New local pay guidance to help tackle tax avoidance

    Government rules to open up Town Hall pay practices and senior salaries to public scrutiny now include measures to root out any inappropriate…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Almost half of all councils already pledging to freeze or cut Council Tax

    Residents and hard pressed families will be delighted to hear that now over 200 councils have already signalled they intend to help with the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government